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Churches, 1914

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 10

According to official records, every city in the United States having more than 75,000 population, now boasts of a church named after the patron saint of Ireland…

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Methodist Ministers Plea

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 11

Not long since, on a rainy Sunday, a census was taken, up. in a prosperous little New Jersey (U.S.A.) town of all those ,who attended divine service throughout the…

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Ireland. Presbyterian Discussion. Assembly Divided

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 10

Home Rule for Ireland was once again responsible for a lively discussion in the Presbyterian General Assembiy yesterday. The subject was introduced through a…

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Catholic Notes The Archbishop's Engagements

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 16

The Archbishop of Sydney presided at a meeting of the Dio[?]esan Consuitors yesterday morning at the Cathedral. To-day (Thursday) has brace will be present at a…

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Catholic Women's Association. the Archbishop's Encouragement

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 30

His Grace the Archbishop has for some time been anxious to meet the members of the Catholic Women's Association, and on last Saturday, about 200 of the members…

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A Princely Catholic Benefactor. Mr. Thomas Donovan the Works of a Fine Old Catholic Family

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 19

Mr. Thomas Donovan, whose name was revealed on Sunday at the meeting held in the interests of St. John's College, within the University, as being behind the promise…

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Presbyterian Discussion. Some Outspoken Opinions. Sympathetic Resolution

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 9

There were two Home Rule motions on the agenda paper of the Presbyterian General Assembly yesterday, and about 3½ hours were occupied in disposing of them. At one stage it…

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Military Training. Presbyterian Discussion. "Right,of Conscience."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 9

The eighth sitting of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia took Place in St. Stephen's Church Phillip-street, yesterday. Rev. J. N. Terras (the Moderator)…

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Catholic Federation Public Meeting at North Sydney

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 13

The public meeting of the Catholic Federation, held in the North Sydney School of Arts, under the auspices of the local branch, was largely attended. The speeches were…

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Compulsory Training. Vigorous Presbyterian Debate. How Wellington Won

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 11

For several hours yesterday members of the Presbyterian General, Assembly discussed with much vigor the subject of compulsory training, following upon the following propositions…

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Catholic Federation North Sydney Branches a Big Meeting

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 37

A very successful meeting of the North Sydney branches of the Catholic Federation was held in the Mount-street School of Arts building last Thursday evening. There was…

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Death of a Prominent Brisbane Catholic Mr. William Cassidy. Brisbane, May 11

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 15

Mr. William Cassidy died at his residence, Mary's Mount, Kelvin Grove, on Thursday, the 7th inst. The deceased gentleman had reached the advanced age of 78 years. At…

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The Bigots' Attack on the Catholic Secretary of President Wilson The President's Reply

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 13

As we learnt by cable some weeks ago, President Wilson has written a letter warmly defending Joseph P. Tumulty, his secretary, against reports that have been…

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Ulster's Refusal. Why a Roman Catholic Parliament Will Not Be Submitted To. (Concluded.)

Watchman · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 3

How is it, we may ask, that the Nonconformists of England are dealing so with us? Dr. Clifford complains of the state of affairs in England, and writes to the…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." New Essay Competitions

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 46

Dear Playmates,—You will all be delighted, I am perfectly sure, with the new essay competition being opened to-day, in accordance with my promise of last week. You…

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The New Church at Bundarra. Opened by Bishop O'Connor. a Generous People

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 33

The ceremony of the blessing of the new Catholic Church at Bundarra was performed by his Lordship Dr. O'Connor, Bishop of Armidale, recently. There were also…

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Concert at Hornsby. in Aid of Waitara Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 24

On a recent Tuesday evening a concert in aid of the Catholic church at Waitara was given in the School of Arts, Hornsby, before an immense audience, and it will be…

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Church of England and Confession

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 10

When the Right Rev. Dr. Chavasse, Anglican [?]an Bishop of Liverpool, stated at St. Helehs that the Church of England never claimed for her ministers the power of…

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St. Patrick's, Church-hill, Old Boys' Ukion

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 23

The Month of Mary was celebrated in a special way by the members of the above Union on Sunday last. In a manner reminiscent of school days, Our Lady's altar was…

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Bundarra New Church Opened

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1914 · page 19

The ceremony of the blessing of the new Catholic church at Bundarra was performed by his Lordship Bishop O'Connor on. Wednesday, April 29th. There were also present:…

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